Modern Technology Solutions

Technical Writer (Full Scope Polygraph)

Modern Technology Solutions$100K — $175K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of Technical Writing experience in similar scope and complexity programs
  • Associate's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience
  • TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph required
  • Ability to produce a variety of technical documentation
  • Skilled in using various document processing tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, review, and maintain technical documents for software and systems engineering
  • Write and edit installation, configuration, and user documentation
  • Create code documentation and implementation guides for software
  • Maintain an internal documentation library
  • Research complex technical information and communicate it clearly to various audiences
  • Coordinate layout and design of technical publications
  • Act as project leader for documentation-heavy projects

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • Financial benefits including retirement savings plans
  • Continued professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work environment
  • Potential for ongoing remote work options
Full Job Description
Technical Writer (Full Scope Polygraph) Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Technical Writer to join our team in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. Qualified candidates must be U.S. citizens with a TS/SCI clearance and Full Scope Polygraph. Responsibilities: • Responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation. • Writes and edits technical documentation for all the project's hardware and software to include installation, configuration and how-to documentation. • Creates code documentation for software; produces implementation guides and end-user guides for capabilities; provides field, data definition, and data flow documentation and formats technical publications from pamphlets, technical drawings, and consultations with technical personnel and other available resources. • Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications. • Understand basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts), responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents. • Gather technical information and prepare written text. • Maintain a current internal documentation library. • Use multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio etc. • Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications. • Work with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials. • Work on all phases of documentation. • Understand basic concepts and write technical copies for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity. • Prepare reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences. • Coordinate layout and design of documents. • Research highly technical subject matter and organizes information from multiples sources, and express technical information in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers. • Under general direction, write technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity. • Apply concepts for technical writing based on engineering drawings, technical information from engineering documentation, consultations with engineers and subject matter experts, and other available sources. • Produce defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other documentation utilized by the end-user community of DoD electronic equipment and systems. • Interpret engineering and maintenance drawings, operational procedures to understand and blend large quantities of computer related information. • Produce technical documentation for Cryptologic programs or projects developing analytic tradecraft methodologies • Apply technical manual standards to work products • Provide expert oversight of technical writing and editing to all phases of acquisition and technical documentation for the Program, Project, or Contract • Work independently preparing and maintaining highly complex systems, programming and operations documentation, procedures and methods • Act as project leader for projects with complex or voluminous documentation and may provide or coordinate special documentation services as required • Review work products of others for compliance with technical manuals. Required Qualifications: • 2+ years of experience as a Technical Writer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Education Requirements: • An Associate's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required;. 2 years of additional Technical Writer experience may be substituted for an Associate's degree. Clearance Requirements: • TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph. The pay range for this position is $100,000 to $175,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled. #LI-RC2

About Modern Technology Solutions

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a leading-edge engineering and technology company that provides critical solutions for complex military and commercial programs. MTSI has been providing engineering and technical services to the defense industry since 1993. The company has a strong focus on innovation and is committed to delivering the best solutions to its clients. MTSI has a highly skilled workforce of engineers, scientists, and technical experts who are dedicated to providing the highest quality services to its clients. The company has a proven track record of success and has received numerous awards and recognition for its work.
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Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1993

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